Rachael F. Goldberg

Rachael F. Goldberg

Rachael is a native New Yorker and life-long theatre devotee. She saw her first Broadway show, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” at age five, and has been hooked ever since. The summer she was supposed to work on her master’s thesis, she saw roughly ten shows in three months, including two camp-outs for standing room tickets for “Book of Mormon.” Sadly, her acting skills are severely lacking (just ask anyone who had to suffer through her performance as Marty in “Grease”), so she leaves the acting to the professionals and sticks to another type of drama: politics.




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Review: HURRICANE DIANE at Avant Bard Theatre
Review: HURRICANE DIANE at Avant Bard Theatre
May 24, 2023

'Hurricane Diane' is a fun and thought-provoking production, though you’ll certainly have more fun if you don’t think too hard about the technicalities of the show itself. There’s a lot to enjoy, and a good takeaway message, and, sometimes, that’s enough for an enjoyable theatrical experience.

Review: UNSEEN at Mosaic Theater Company
Review: UNSEEN at Mosaic Theater Company
April 5, 2023

'Unseen' is a heartfelt and heartrending production that covers difficult topics, but somehow manages to leave the audience feeling hopeful. Mona Mansour's script is beautiful and poignant, and the team at Mosaic brings it to life with care, heart, and impressive artistry.

Review: JULIUS CAESAR at Avant Bard Theatre
Review: JULIUS CAESAR at Avant Bard Theatre
March 18, 2023

Avant Bard’s production of Julius Caesar is thoughtful, charming, and thoroughly entertaining. It’s well worth the trip over the river for Shakespeare fans and critics alike, and will hopefully change the way you view the classical figure and play that loom so large in our world.

Review: SELLING KABUL at Signature Theatre
Review: SELLING KABUL at Signature Theatre
March 4, 2023

Covering a topic as fraught as the US involvement in Afghanistan can be difficult and deeply painful, but Signature’s production of 'Selling Kabul' manages to be honest, unflinching, and compassionate without losing sight of who matters in its tale.

Review: INCOGNITO at Constellation Theatre Company
Review: INCOGNITO at Constellation Theatre Company
February 16, 2023

'Incognito' is a beautiful, thoughtful play, and Constellation Theatre Company’s production is brimming with passion and talent. We may not ever fully understand what makes us who we are, but the cast and creative team at Constellation have certainly figured out what makes a good show.

Review: MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT: BEING ALIVE At Strathmore Music Center
Review: MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT: BEING ALIVE At Strathmore Music Center
January 31, 2023

The phrase “Mandy Patinkin in Concert” should always draw audiences, but this particular 'Being Alive' tour is just a lovely and loving performance, and it’s one well worth seeing. Patinkin is pure joy on the stage, and the feeling is catching.

Review: TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR. . . at Theater J
Review: TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR. . . at Theater J
January 17, 2023

'Two Jews Walk into a War. . .' manages to only retread oft-explored grounds, and fails to even do so in a unique or particularly insightful way.

Review: WHICH WAY TO THE STAGE at Signature Theatre
Review: WHICH WAY TO THE STAGE at Signature Theatre
December 16, 2022

'Which Way to the Stage' is a love letter – to New York, to the theater world, and to friendship. It’s entertaining and engaging, thoughtful and packed with talent. It’s an incredible experience, made for all of us theater fanatics – and for anyone who just wants to have a wonderful time.

Review: THE TEMPEST at Round House Theatre // Folger Theatre
Review: THE TEMPEST at Round House Theatre // Folger Theatre
December 1, 2022

It’s clear that a tremendous amount of talent, effort, and care has gone into this telling of The Tempest, and those affiliated certainly deserve high praise. Do yourself a favor and go see this production.

Review: INTIMATE APPAREL at Theater J
Review: INTIMATE APPAREL at Theater J
October 27, 2022

'Intimate Apparel' is a fascinating look at an intriguing woman, time period, and world, but the production just didn’t meet the standards Theater J has set for itself over the years.

Review: CLOUD GATE DANCE THEATRE OF TAIWAN: 13 TONGUES at The Kennedy Center
Review: CLOUD GATE DANCE THEATRE OF TAIWAN: 13 TONGUES at The Kennedy Center
October 22, 2022

Cloud Gate Theatre of Taiwan’s '13 Tongues' is the perfect season starter for the Kennedy Center's wonderful international dance program.

Review: OLD STOCK: A REFUGEE LOVE STORY at Theater J
Review: OLD STOCK: A REFUGEE LOVE STORY at Theater J
September 12, 2022

Theater J's season opener, 'Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story' is both a story about refugees who fall in love and a love story to refugees.

Review: TEMPERED: A CABARET at 4615 Theatre Company
Review: TEMPERED: A CABARET at 4615 Theatre Company
August 1, 2022

'tempered' isn’t going to cure or remove your rage – it will still be there. But there’s something freeing about leaning into it, about sharing it through music and poetry, that makes carrying it much more bearable.

Review: THE GATE at Capital Fringe - W. Washington Theatre
Review: THE GATE at Capital Fringe - W. Washington Theatre
July 22, 2022

With a thoughtful, open message and strong technical elements, 'The Gate' is a nuanced and beautiful examination not just of the conflict in the Middle East, but also at how people relate to one another in big and small ways.

Review: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE at The Keegan Theatre
Review: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE at The Keegan Theatre
June 21, 2022

'Shakespeare in Love' may appeal to fans of the movie, but its convoluted plot and awkward presentation make this production one that is unlikely to earn new admirers. It can make for a fun night out, but isn’t a production I’d actively recommend prioritizing over others.

Review: FIRES IN THE MIRROR: CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN AND OTHER IDENTITIES at Theater J
Review: FIRES IN THE MIRROR: CROWN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN AND OTHER IDENTITIES at Theater J
June 16, 2022

'Fires in the Mirror: Crown Heights, Brooklyn and Other Identities' is an intense, but fascinating portrait of community and identity, with a powerhouse creative team on and off the stage.

BWW Review: DESDEMONA: A PLAY ABOUT A HANDKERCHIEF at We Happy Few
BWW Review: DESDEMONA: A PLAY ABOUT A HANDKERCHIEF at We Happy Few
May 29, 2022

Overall, 'Desdemona: A Play About a Handkerchief' is a lackluster production. With so many better and more thoughtful options out there, this production doesn’t meet the standard I’ve come to expect of the DC theater scene’s forays into the Bard.

BWW Review: CARMEN at The Kennedy Center
BWW Review: CARMEN at The Kennedy Center
May 24, 2022

While this production of 'Carmen' is very traditional on its face, the thoughtfulness and sheer talent packed into this performance elevates it to something far more engaging, and absolutely enchanting. It’s more than worthy of audiences’ time, and hopefully WNO’s fresh interpretation will help audiences reconsider the true tragedy presented.

BWW Review: THE UPSTAIRS DEPARTMENT at Signature Theatre
BWW Review: THE UPSTAIRS DEPARTMENT at Signature Theatre
May 6, 2022

While ostensibly about grief and how we see the world, 'The Upstairs Department' is really more about the central sibling relationship, about how two people can drift apart and find their way back to each other along their journeys to better understand themselves.

BWW Review: THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER at Strathmore & Woolly Mammoth
BWW Review: THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER at Strathmore & Woolly Mammoth
April 29, 2022

'The Parable of the Sower' might be a bit too on-the-nose for some viewers, but it's a beautifully produced performance that showcases phenomenal talents while drawing necessary attention to key issues.



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